Mapping emotions: Where do we feel?

<p><br></p> <p>Have you ever wondered about the meanings behind phrases like &quot;cold feet&quot; and &quot;heart swells&quot;? This week, we explore the fascinating research conducted by a team of biomedical engineers who mapped bodily reactions to various emotions. Discover the commonalities between emotions like happiness and love, as well as those linked to sadness and depression. </p> <p>TLDR: Pattern of bodily sensation, whether increase or decrease in activation in specific areas of the body, in response to common emotions were consistent across cultures.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p><a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1321664111">https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1321664111</a></p> <p><a href="https://greatist.com/connect/emotional-body-maps-infographic">https://greatist.com/connect/emotional-body-maps-infographic</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.wired.co.uk/article/mapping-body-emotions">https://www.wired.co.uk/article/mapping-body-emotions</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/mind-body/how-to-release-emotional-baggage-and-the-tension-that-goes-with-it">https://www.healthline.com/health/mind-body/how-to-release-emotional-baggage-and-the-tension-that-goes-with-it</a></p> <p>Socials:</p> <p>instagram.com/thelabdoctors</p> <p>twitter.com/thelabdoctors</p> <p>Credit for theme music: Fresh Time by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 </p> <p>Email: thelabdoctors@gmail.com</p>